Read whatever, whenever, however.
Last week was great for parcels! (No time for shopping). Close to Home by Janet Gover (available 3rd February) arrived from Harlequin. Alice loves her small town and wants to keep it exactly as is – until Lucienne and her grandson Simon come to town. There’s a chemistry between Simon and the new school teacher,... Continue Reading →
Happy 2021. May this be a year of positive changes. I was lucky to have several parcels arrive this week, thanks to the hardworking delivery people. Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (available 3rd February) arrived thanks to Simon & Schuster. In 1934, Florence is determined to swim the English Channel but her sister... Continue Reading →
Another week in this up and down 2020 year. I received one book in the mail, yay! The Last Truehart by Darry Fraser (available 2nd December) arrived thanks to Harlequin. Stella Truehart is now alone in the world. But a private detective has been given the task to find her, but it soon comes to... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ashling is shocked when her husband suggests they separate. Devastated, she just wants her family back together. But when she starts renovating a cottage in a small seaside town, her world expands. The good: Loved the small-town vibe of Ragged Point and its characters. The not-so-good: Ashling needed to do some growing up... Continue Reading →
I’ve been reading a lot of the US election coverage this week. It will be an interesting week… I received one book in the mail and bought two: Home Sweet Home by Mandy Magro arrived from Harlequin. Sienna is focusing on her work and her daughter until she is left a large property by a... Continue Reading →
In brief: It’s the end of World War II and everyone is ready to celebrate. But for Tilly and her friends, it’s a time of loss – of family and their jobs. The good: A lot of historical detail. The not-so-good: Sometimes a bit heavy on the historical detail. Why I chose it: I enjoy... Continue Reading →
It was Love Your Bookshop day in Australia last weekend. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend due to work commitments so I’m planning a my own day soon! I did receive two books in the post, both from Harlequin: Second Chance Lane by Nicola Marsh (available 7th October) is set in the small town of Brockenridge. Natasha... Continue Reading →
It’s (almost) Monday as I write this and I have new tea and new books. It’s all good. Lonely in Longreach by Eva Scott arrived thanks to Harlequin. In this rural town, two teenagers are playing matchmaker before they move to the city for university. Levi’s dad is a farmer with no time for love.... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! The weather is attempting to get warmer and the flowers are starting to blossom. Which means a lot of sneezing… Unfortunately I didn’t get to any bookshops last week, but the postie has been very, very kind with deliveries this week. Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns (available 29th October) arrived thanks to... Continue Reading →
A good week for mail! (Well, most of these were received on the same day, but it was still fun!) Not shown is my most prized possession of 2020 - The Killers’ new album, Imploding the Mirage. Worth checking out as it is pure joy. Bluebird by Malcolm Knox (available 1st September) arrived thanks to... Continue Reading →
